# Expressive Phone App Robots The Romo Personal Robot Fulfills the Promise of Science Fiction By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-10-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romo-personal-robot References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peterseid/romo-the-smartphone-robot-for-everyone) The engineers at Romotive are working on a new version of the [Romo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-romo-robot) Personal Robot. They say that their goal is to fulfill one of the unkept promises of science-fiction—the [personal robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noetix-robotics-bumi). The original Romo is “cute, responsive and really fast, but he’s still not capable of doing all the stuff you see in the movies.” That’s why Romotive is doing a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-desktop-robot) campaign. Goals for the new version include: developing computer vision, autonomous navigation, facial recognition and remote two-way telepresence. Romo is compatible with iDevices, and all you have to do is download the app and plug your phone into the base to use him. In addition, outside app developers are given the chance to create their own Romo app software as well. Keep tabs on this awesome gadget, or give to the Kickstarter campaign to reserve one of the first off the production line. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Personal Robot:** Developing computer vision, autonomous navigation, and facial recognition opens up opportunities for personal robots with advanced capabilities. - **Remote Telepresence:** Utilizing remote two-way telepresence capabilities allows for enhanced communication and virtual presence. - **App Development:** Encouraging outside app developers to create Romo app software fosters innovation and expands the capabilities of the personal robot. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The personal robot market presents opportunities for companies in the consumer electronics industry to create innovative products. - **Software Development:** The need for app development for Romo presents opportunities for software development companies. - **Telecommunications:** The remote telepresence capabilities of the Romo personal robot create opportunities for telecommunications companies to offer enhanced communication solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Robotic Desktop Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-concept.md) - [Diminutive DIY Desktop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-desktop-robot.md) - [Programmable Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots.md) - [Robotic Companion Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-robot-phone.md) - [Sleek Glass-Shell Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-romo-robot.md) - [Film-Inspired AI-Powered Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doly.md) - [Emotive AI Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ourobot.md) - [Open-Source Robot Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reachy-mini.md) - [Emotional Companion Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yonbo-smart-home-robot.md)